Double Doctor Edelweiss Gold Peptide Serum

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water
2. Butylene Glycol
3. Glycereth-26
4. Niacinamide
5. Betaine
6. Diglycerin
7. PEG/PPG-17/6 copolymer
8. Phenoxyethanol
9. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
10. Arginine
11. Chlorphenesin
12. Bifida Ferment lysate
13. Saccharide Isomerate
14. Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer
15. Allantoin
16. Pullulan
17. Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer
18. Fragrance
19. Ethylhexylglycerin
20. Sodium Hyaluronate
21. Gold
22. Biosaccharide Gum-1
23. Glycerin
24. Citric Acid
25. Sodium Citrate
26. Xanthan Gum
27. Caprylyl Glycol
28. Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract
29. Phenylpropanol
30. Sodium Benzoate
31. Hydrolyzed wheat protein
32. Acetic acid
33. Propanediol
34. Tropaeolum Majus Flower/leaf/stem Extract
35. Iris Florentina Root Extract
36. Lactic Acid
37. Leontopodium alpinum
38. Camellia Japonica Seed Oil
39. Glyceryl caprylate
40. Decapeptide-22
41. Oligopeptide-78
42. Palmitoyl Decapeptide-21
43. Zinc Palmitoyl Nonapeptide-14
44. Potassium Sorbate

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains mineral oilContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

HUMECTANT

Butylene GlycolGlycereth-26Diglycerin

SMOOTHING

Niacinamide

HAIR CONDITIONING

Betaine

SOLVENT

PEG/PPG-17/6 copolymer

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

Other ingredients

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilArginineChlorphenesinBifida Ferment lysateSaccharide IsomerateAcrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerAllantoinPullulanAmmonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP CopolymerFragranceEthylhexylglycerinSodium HyaluronateGoldBiosaccharide Gum-1GlycerinCitric AcidSodium CitrateXanthan GumCaprylyl GlycolRosa Hybrid Flower ExtractPhenylpropanolSodium BenzoateHydrolyzed wheat proteinAcetic acidPropanediolTropaeolum Majus Flower/leaf/stem ExtractIris Florentina Root ExtractLactic AcidLeontopodium alpinumCamellia Japonica Seed OilGlyceryl caprylateDecapeptide-22Oligopeptide-78Palmitoyl Decapeptide-21Zinc Palmitoyl Nonapeptide-14Potassium Sorbate

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Glycereth-26

Glycereth-26, humectant/viscosity modifier at 1–5%; non-ionic water-soluble, boosts stability and feel.

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Betaine

Betaine for mild moisturizing/surfactant; low concentration 1-2% common, high may irritate.

Diglycerin

Diglycerin humectant and conditioner; low viscosity suitable for liquid formulas, very low irritancy.

PEG/PPG-17/6 copolymer

Non-ionic copolymer used as a solvent and emulsifier aid; PEG component may increase penetration

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Bifida Ferment lysate

Bifida lysate for skin conditioning; low usage, suits sensitive skin

Saccharide Isomerate

Novel polyol humectant with skin feel improvement; high hydration, suitable for lightweight formulas.

Acrylates/C10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer

Crosspolymer for thickening/film; needs neutralization to pH 7-8 to hydrate, check ion strength.

Allantoin

Skin soother at 0.5-2%; promotes cell regeneration

Pullulan

Microbial polysaccharide for film forming and thickening; water-soluble film former used in capsules or moisturizing films.

Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer

Cationic polymer providing suspension, thickening, and conditioning; often paired with anionic thickening systems, low usage, imparts slip.

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Sodium Hyaluronate

Potent humectant at 0.1–2%; different MW for penetration depth, high levels may draw moisture

Gold

Gold in nano or microparticle form, for coloring and slip; usage restricted by regulations

Biosaccharide Gum-1

Biosaccharide Gum-1, fermented colloid for hydration and soothing, low comedogenic.

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Rosa Hybrid Flower Extract

Rose extract; phenols/antioxidants, moisturizing; natural fragrance components may be photosensitive.

Phenylpropanol

Phenylpropanol for fragrance and solvent; allergen risk, requires assessment

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Hydrolyzed wheat protein

Hydrolyzed protein for hair and skin conditioning; potential allergen, use low levels in sensitive products

Acetic acid

Provides sourness or buffering; high concentrations are corrosive, pH control is critical in leave-on products

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Tropaeolum Majus Flower/leaf/stem Extract

Tropaeolum majus extract rich in flavonoids for skin conditioning and soothing; monitor concentration for plant sensitivities

Iris Florentina Root Extract

Orris root extract, traditional fixative/tonic; contains volatile essentials, check allergen compatibility.

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Leontopodium alpinum

Not decoded yet

Camellia Japonica Seed Oil

Light emollient oil with refined feel; low comedogenic, suitable for most skin.

Glyceryl caprylate

Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.

Decapeptide-22

Not decoded yet

Oligopeptide-78

Not decoded yet

Palmitoyl Decapeptide-21

Not decoded yet

Zinc Palmitoyl Nonapeptide-14

Not decoded yet

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate